Thursday, June 6, 2019

Welcome to the Blog Tour & Giveaway for Vigilant, the first book of The Night Guardians series by Sara Davison, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: Vigilant

Series: The Night Guardians, Book 1

Author: Sara Davison

Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink

Release Date: June 1, 2019

Genre: Inspirational Romantic Suspense

She must choose between the man who represents the law and the one who may have taken it into his own hands.

Neglected by her parents for most of her life, Nicole Hunter keeps everyone, especially men, at arms’ length. So when Attorney Gage Kelly walks into the diner where she is waiting tables one evening, she fights her attraction to him with everything she has.

Gage and his brother Holden grew up in an abusive home, and Gage has baggage of his own. But the connection between him and Nicole is too strong to ignore, and Gage manages to convince them both that their relationship is worth the risk.

Then children begin disappearing in the night.

When Detective Daniel Grey starts to close in on the child snatcher, and enlists Nicole’s help, she faces her deepest fear. Everything and everyone she has clung to so tightly could be ripped from her, leaving her completely alone.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sara Davison is the author of the romantic suspense novel, The Watcher, the romantic suspense series, The Seven Trilogy, and the suspense novel, Vigilant, book one of The Night Guardians Series. She has been a finalist for eight national writing awards, including the Word Award for Best New Canadian Christian author, a Carol, and two Daphne du Maurier Awards, and is a Word and Cascade Award winner. Sara has a degree in English Literature and currently resides in Ontario, Canada with her husband Michael and their three children, all of whom she (literally) looks up to.

INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR SARA DAVIDSON

Can
you tell us a little about yourself?

I am a follower of Jesus Christ and
am blessed and proud to be a Canadian, born and raised in Ontario. I dated my
husband Michael for ten weeks before we got engaged, and we have been happily
married now for twenty-three years. We have three kids, two boys aged 15 and 20
and a 19 year-old-daughter. I have had a life-long love affair with reading and
writing, and spend most of my time during the week either writing or editing my
own or other people’s books, along with mentoring new writers.

What
do you do besides writing?

In my spare time, I enjoy meeting
friends for coffee, spending time with my family, watching movies, walking my
dogs, going to one of my book clubs (I belong to three) or writers’ groups
(two), or being involved with the women’s ministry at my church. I am also a
big sports fan (Go Blue Jays, Maple Leafs, and Raptors!) and my youngest son
and I love watching or going to live games together.

Do
you have images you can share that come close to how you picture your
characters? Do you like to find visual inspiration for your characters before
or during your writing process?

I don’t usually, but for Vigilant, I actually have come across
pictures that reminded me of the three main characters—Sienna Miller for
Nicole, Adrian Grenier for Gage, and Brant Daugherty for Daniel.

What
are some songs that you listened to or inspired you while writing your book?

Normally I wouldn’t have an answer
for this one, as I can’t listen to music as I write and don’t normally
associate music with my stories. However, “Worn” by Tenth Avenue North has
always moved me, and every time I hear it I imagine it in the background as the
last scene of Vigilant plays across the
big screen (I can dream, right?)

What
message would you like readers to ultimately take away from the book?

The main message I always want
readers to take away from my books is that, whatever they are going through,
whatever challenges or tragedies or suffering they are or have endured, they
are never alone. Life is hard, but God is so good, he loves us so much, he
showers us with grace and mercy, and he promises that he will never leave us or
forsake us. That theme runs through everything I write, so hopefully readers
will pick up on that and gain hope from it.

What
can we look forward to coming from you in the future?

I have three books coming out in the
next year or two. I have submitted book two of The Night Guardians Series, Guarded, to my publisher and am about
half done writing book three. I am also privileged to be part of an amazing
group of authors that is putting out The Mosaic Collection, a series of
contemporary Christian novels. Those books will release one a month beginning
August 2019. My contribution to the series, the romantic suspense novel Lost Down Deep, will come out in
February 2020.

TOUR GIVEAWAY

(1) winner will receive a copy of Vigilant and $25 Amazon Gift Card!

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule shown below. Giveaway will begin at midnight June 4, 2019 and last through 11:59 PM EST on June 17, 2019. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. Open to US/CAN residents!

Bookstore owner Meryn O’Reilly and Army Captain Jesse Christensen are on opposite sides of a battle. When martial law is declared, Jesse and his platoon are sent to Meryn’s city to keep an eye on the Christians and make sure they are not stepping outside of the confines of the law.

Fiery and quick-tempered, Meryn chafes under the curfew and other restrictions to her freedom. Jesse is equally amused, intrigued, and terrified by her spirit, knowing she could find herself in prison if she shows defiance to the wrong soldier.

His worst fears are realized when she commits a crime he cannot protect her from. Now they both face an uncertain future, and the very real threat of losing everything, including their lives. With time running out, Jesse works feverishly to convince the authorities to show leniency to Meryn. And to convince her that love can overcome any barrier that lies between them.

No one in the army can find out that Captain Jesse Christensen has become a believer. He and bookstore owner Meryn O’Reilly are forced to meet in secret, facing imprisonment or worse if they are found together. Their relationship deepens, but so does Lieutenant Gallagher’s hatred for the Christians in their city. As Gallagher’s power grows, it becomes clear that his connections go much further up the chain of command than anyone realized, putting all believers, especially Jesse, in extreme danger.

Meryn wants to give her heart to Jesse fully, but her past holds her back. Although circumstances conspire to keep her silent, she needs to tell him her secret. When he finds out what she has been keeping from him, nothing will stand between them anymore.

In the Midst of all the Fear and Confusion, Only One Thing is Clear … This Isn’t Over Yet

Jesse Christensen is out of the army, but the real battle has just begun. Major Gallagher has taken over the city and his oppression of believers has intensified. But is Gallagher acting in a professional capacity, or is he carrying out a personal vendetta?

Meryn O’Reilly faces a dark and uncertain future after shocking revelations devastate her life. She is determined to follow God’s call, but her plans could cost her everything. She and Jesse struggle to surrender fully to a God who is always in control, even when circumstances suggest otherwise.

With the world descending into chaos around them, Meryn and Jesse face the greatest barrier to their love yet—a barrier that may prove too strong to breach.

Sara Davison is the author of the romantic suspense novels The Watcher and The Seven Trilogy. She has been a finalist for eight national writing awards, including the Word Award for Best New Canadian Christian author, a Carol, and two Daphne du Maurier Awards, and is a Word and Cascade Award winner. Sara has a degree in English Literature and currently resides in Ontario, Canada with her husband Michael and their three children, all of whom she (literally) looks up to.

Enter via the Rafflecopter giveaway below. Giveaway will begin at midnight January 7, 2019 and lasts through 11:59pm January 21, 2018. Void where prohibited by law. Winners will be notified within a week of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

Bookstore owner Meryn O’Reilly and Army Captain Jesse Christensen are on opposite sides of a battle. When martial law is declared, Jesse and his platoon are sent to Meryn’s city to keep an eye on the Christians and make sure they are not stepping outside of the confines of the law.

Fiery and quick-tempered, Meryn chafes under the curfew and other restrictions to her freedom. Jesse is equally amused, intrigued, and terrified by her spirit, knowing she could find herself in prison if she shows defiance to the wrong soldier.

His worst fears are realized when she commits a crime he cannot protect her from. Now they both face an uncertain future, and the very real threat of losing everything, including their lives. With time running out, Jesse works feverishly to convince the authorities to show leniency to Meryn. And to convince her that love can overcome any barrier that lies between them.

No one in the army can find out that Captain Jesse Christensen has become a believer. He and bookstore owner Meryn O’Reilly are forced to meet in secret, facing imprisonment or worse if they are found together. Their relationship deepens, but so does Lieutenant Gallagher’s hatred for the Christians in their city. As Gallagher’s power grows, it becomes clear that his connections go much further up the chain of command than anyone realized, putting all believers, especially Jesse, in extreme danger.

Meryn wants to give her heart to Jesse fully, but her past holds her back. Although circumstances conspire to keep her silent, she needs to tell him her secret. When he finds out what she has been keeping from him, nothing will stand between them anymore.
Or nothing will ever be the same.

In the Midst of all the Fear and Confusion, Only One Thing is Clear … This Isn’t Over Yet

Jesse Christensen is out of the army, but the real battle has just begun. Major Gallagher has taken over the city and his oppression of believers has intensified. But is Gallagher acting in a professional capacity, or is he carrying out a personal vendetta?

Meryn O’Reilly faces a dark and uncertain future after shocking revelations devastate her life. She is determined to follow God’s call, but her plans could cost her everything. She and Jesse struggle to surrender fully to a God who is always in control, even when circumstances suggest otherwise.

With the world descending into chaos around them, Meryn and Jesse face the greatest barrier to their love yet—a barrier that may prove too strong to breach.

Meryn glanced back at the store. Pain pricked her
chest like the tiny slivers of glass that had dug into her fingers when she’d
brushed them off the brick.

The captain must have seen it on her face, because he
followed her gaze to the shattered window, pieces scattered all over the
sidewalk. “I’m sorry, Meryn.”

“No.” She shook her head. “I’m the one who’s sorry.
When you first came in the store, I was angry and frustrated about losing my
Bibles and all those books.” Her voice broke and she drew in a quivering
breath.

“Once again I took it out on you, but it wasn’t your fault. You didn’t
take them and, even if you had, you would have been following someone else’s
orders and doing your job, even if it wouldn’t have been easy for you. I …
admire that.”

When he smiled, the corners of his
eyes crinkled. “We seem to always be apologizing to each other.”

“Yes, we do.”

He tilted his head. “Maybe that’s it.
Maybe we’ve found it.”

“What?”

“The ray of light that counteracts
the darkness of all this pain.”

“What is it?” She held her breath.

“Forgiveness.”

Meryn let the power and beauty of the
word brush over her skin like the breeze had a few moments earlier. “I think
you might be right.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sara Davison is the author of the romantic suspense novels The Watcher and The Seven Trilogy. She has been a finalist for eight national writing awards, including the Word Award for Best New Canadian Christian author, a Carol, and two Daphne du Maurier Awards, and is a Word and Cascade Award winner. Sara has a degree in English Literature and currently resides in Ontario, Canada with her husband Michael and their three children, all of whom she (literally) looks up to.

Enter via the Rafflecopter giveaway below. Giveaway will begin at midnight October 20, 2018 and lasts through 11:59pm October 27, 2018. Void where prohibited by law. Winners will be notified within a week of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.
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